Unit Award Scheme

demonstrated the ability to

1. prepare for a cycle ride, eg by putting on a helmet and getting on the bicycle correctly

2. start and stop the bike safely, ie using a 2 o’clock position with the right foot, and stopping with both brakes

3. perform an emergency stop

4. ride safely as part of a group, keeping three to four bike lengths from the rider in front, over a given distance

5. perform a bicycle safety check

6. cycle safely past pedestrians on an off site trail, slowing down and leaving a wide space

7. select the correct gear in relation to the speed of travel or terrain

8. cycle uphill and downhill, choosing the correct gear, using the brakes correctly and maintaining the correct body position

9. use the correct hand signals, and vocalise the correct corresponding terms, on at least two occasions

10. negotiate the roots and bumps of an off site trail, eg by raising the front wheel, standing up

shown knowledge of

11. the main hazards when cycling on a trail, eg terrain, pedestrians, animals, other cyclists

12. what the main path by-law signs mean

experienced

13. riding a trail as part of a group on a minimum of five occasions

14. riding on a section of public road

15. leading the group for one session, ie setting the pace, checking the group is together, signalling correctly and giving clear commands.